Heat Advisory In Effect As Baltimore Bakes
WASHINGTON (WJZ) -- The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for the Baltimore and Washington metropolitan areas.
Adam May has more on how people are trying to keep cool.
It's downright hot at Haute Dog on Falls Road, which is celebrating its first anniversary. The outdoor business has been open every day, no mater what the weather. Flaming grills add to the heat.
"I prefer it to the cold 'cause you can get behind a fan and cool off," said Ran Raffel. "In the winter, you're solidly cold and there's nothing to do about it."
But local ER doctors say this weather can be dangerous, especially for outdoor workers.
"We had people who died from this. The numbers are real. This happens. Make sure you're not one of these figures," said Dr. James Williams, St. Joseph ER.
Already this summer, at least four people have died in Maryland, including two in Baltimore City. The elderly are most at risk.
"We've had a 95-year-old woman and 81-year-old man with cardiovascular disease pass away from heat-related complications," said City Health Commissioner Dr. Oxiris Barbot.
The best prevention is air conditioning, which also strains the utility system.
"Certainly when the weather is hot, you're going to see some heat-related outages," said Linda Foy, BGE.
In Annapolis, the city has opened a cooling center at the Roger "Pip" Moyer Community Recreation Center until 8 p.m. for those seeking relief from the heat. The Anne Arundel County Department of Aging and Disabilities will provide transportation to the site
